Mission Statement: The Information Technology Advisory Committee seeks to: 1) Advise and assist the City Council and staff on Information Technology and Telecommunications matters that have an impact on the needs of the community. Such advice and assistance shall include but not be limited to the following: cable and broadcast television, telephony, computer, networks, Internet, radio, microwave, satellite systems, cellular telephones, wireless technology including personal communications systems (PCS), cable and fiber optic and other transmission and digital compression technology; 2) Serve as a forum for public input, expressing concerns and engaging in dialogue about Information Technology and Telecommunications matters that have an impact on the community; and, 3) Facilitate communications among citizens, the City Council, city staff, Information Technology and Telecommunications service providers.

Qualifications for All City/District Committees: All persons interested in serving on any committee shall submit to the City Clerk/District Secretary, a written request for appointment containing such information on their background and qualifications as they deem appropriate. Members of all committees shall be residents of the City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District.

Membership: The committee consists of nine (9) members (Foster City residents), appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council for terms of three years each. Members serve without compensation.